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1897 
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PREFACE. 



In the practical application of "Celestial Dyna- 
mics 7 ' the primary principles of Astronomy and 
Astrology must be fully understood, and as no 
really reliable practical Manual at a reasonable 
price has ever been issued in America upon this 
subject, combined with the fact that owing to the 
United States postal and revenue laws, European 
works are almost inaccessible to American readers, 
who cannot afford to pay prohibitive prices. 

It is to be hoped that these facts alone are a 
sufficient apology, if any be needed, for the ap- 
pearance of a work in this, the last decade of the 
Nineteenth Century, professing to deal seriously 
with the rules and elementary principles of Ancient 
Astrology. 

As a matter of fact, there is nothing in the pres- 
ent work that can be called original, more than is 
embraced perhaps in the style and method of pre- 
sentment, because the matter subjected to the 
reader's notice is but the Alphabet of that Science 
of the Stars which gave to Chaldea its grandeur 
and to Egypt its wisdom. 

An Alphabet of Celestial knowledge which is 
coeval with the history of man and whose origin 




PBEFACE. 

is lost within the depths of prehistoric time. The 
writer's chief effort has been to present the subject 
to the young student in the simplest form possible, 
and to convey to his mind the technical details of 
an exceedingly interesting study in a pleasing 
manner, free from all the unseemly personalities 
so frequently found in astrological authors. 

At the same time the subject is treated in a 
thoroughly practical manner to enable the student 
to realize the extent of his undertaking. 

It is vast, and requires a mind that is equally 
great for its full realization. At the Fame time 
it will, when once mastered, amply repay him for 
the time and effort devoted to its acquirement. 

Each subject has been rendered as brief and 
concise as possible, and all imaginary rules and 
considerations, no matter upon what authority they 
rest, from Claudius Ptolemy to the present day, 
have been ignored. The lover of truth, and the 
Scientific investigator has little use for "The part 
of Fortune," or, "Dragon's head and tail." 

They want facts, and these facts mixed with as 
little theory as possible. With this we close, re- 
membering the words of a well known critic, "The 
Preface is an Author's opportunity to unload his 

egotistical cant." 

The Author. ^ 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS, 



LESSON I. 

PLANETARY INFLUENCES. 

That there are immutable laws in nature no man 
of common sense will deny. Principles are laws. 

Equally self-evident must be the fact that such 
natural law is administered through some agency,, 
and that such agencies or instruments, obeying the 
attractive and repulsive forces dominating them, 
can only transmit their powers and fulfill the be- 
hests of creative and evolutionary law, by means 
of the sympathies and antipathies, which we find 
constituting the basis of all life, growth, death 
and decay. So it is with everything which has 
so far been submitted to the keen investigation of 
the human mind; the attraction of a sun for its 
planets, for instance; of a mother to her offspring; 
or of a man toward his help-mate — woman — are 
based upon the same eternal principle. They con- 
stitute the unchangeable analogies of nature, 
which we can neither ignore nor dispute. 



6 THE LANGUAGE 

Therefore, in this brief attempt to elucidate the 
nature and source of planetary influence, we are 
compelled, for want of space, to assume without 
further argument, that the sun, moon and planets 
are no exception to the general order of nature; 
but that they have a force, power and influence, 
each peculiar to itself, upon each other, upon our 
earth and everything existing thereon. The fact 
that the tides of the ocean are ever obedient to the 
attractions of the moon in her orbit; that the gor- 
geous Helianthus, on the contrary, ever turns its 
golden head toward the sun, are but single straws 
that catch the student's eye to indicate the trend 
of the great current of life. 

The stars and planets are the instruments by 
which the seven creative principles manifest them- 
selves. They influence externally by their attrac- 
tive sympathies and repulsive antipathies the cos- 
mic life forces, which, in the realm of spirit, are 
controlled by their celestial rulers. By this we 
mean that the various physical orbs called planets, 
etc., act as so many magnetic centers. They are 
magnetic by solar induction, the sun itself being 
positively electric, and this mighty electrical force 
acts upon the physical planet precisely as an elec- 
tric current acts upon a piece of soft iron. 



OF THE STARS. 7 

The sum total of those powers, then, which are* 
termed planetary influences is contained within the 
potentiality of the solar ray. But when so emitted 
as a cosmic force, the action of this solar ray upon 
the human organism and its material destiny is 
neutral. To become potential in special directions 
it is necessary to become refracted into active 
attributes. This is precisely the ministerial office 
of the planets. They each receive and absorb 
some one principle of the solar light and reflect 
such energy upon other bodies under a different 
polarity. This energy so transmitted is the plan- 
etary influence, whose laws and results constitute 
the language and science of the stars. 

That sound, motion, force and color have a dis- 
tinct relationship is an admitted fact of science. 
The different intensity of the various vibrations 
produced by the mutual interaction of the planets 
of our solar system are productive of different 
colors, all of which are resolvable into each other 
in their natural order, and all ultimately into the 
pure white light from which they originally sprang. 
This is seen in the grandest of all solar spectrums, 
the rainbow. There are seven colors, three pri- 
mary and four complementary, corresponding to 
the seven creative principles and the musical scale. 
So, likewise, there are seven planetary forces, 



8 THE LANGUAGE 

known to astrologers as Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, 
Sun, Venus, Mercury and the Moon. 

Saturn absorbs the attribute which expresses 
itself as coldness, hence isolation and reserve. It 
is the blue ray in action. 

Jupiter absorbs the attribute expressive of gen- 
erous warmth, hence a sanguine cheerfulness, 
which corresponds to the purple ray. 

Mars absorbs an energy, the polar opposite of 
Saturn, which expresses itself as fiery, aggressive; 
hence destruction, which is the red ray. 

The Sun retains and transmits an electrical, 
commanding force, which expresses dignity and 
self-reliance; it is the orange ray. 

Venus absorbs the attribute which expresses 
itself as love and ideality- this corresponds to the 
yellow ray. 

Mercury absorbs the attribute which expresses 
itself as mental energy; hence restlessness and in- 
vention, and is the violet ray. 

The Moon absorbs our earth's influx, which is 
purely negative in its action, and corresponds to 
the green ray. 

These are the seven, and when these are com- 
plete in their mental actions upon the human 
organism, termed planetary for convenience or 
designation, and nature desires to continue her 



OF THE STARS. 9 

musical play, she ascends to a higher octave. Only- 
two bodies are at present either visible or influen- 
tial; they are as high as human evolution in the 
present cycle has reached. These orbs are Uranus 
and Neptune. The former the octave expression 
of Mercury and the latter of Venus. Further de- 
tails will be given in succeeding lessons. 



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THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON II. 

THE SUN, MOON AND PLANETS. 

In the practical application of the "Science of 
the Stars," students make use of eight movable 
bodies termed planets, whose names and symbols 
are as follows: 

Uranus. W Mars. S 

Saturn. ^ O Sun. Venus. 2 

Jupiter. % €> Moon. Mercury. £ 

As a matter of fact, however, the sun is not a 
planet, bat the center around which the earth and 
the rest of the planets revolve. But it is termed a 
planet in astrology, simply for convenience in des- 
ignation. So likewise the moon. This body is, 
strictly speaking, a satellite of the earth. But, as 
all motions, aspects and positions in astrology are 
considered in reference to the earth as a center, 
the moon, so far as mankind are concerned, ap- 
pears to move round the zodiac each month, pass- 
ing through each sign, and thus receiving and 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STABS. 11 

transmitting to earth the collected influx of inter- 
stellar force. Therefore, it is well to reroeraber 
that in astrology all positions are geocentric and 
are real, only as regards our mundane point of 
observation. The same remarks would apply also 
to the so-called real, or heliocentric positions, as 
seen from the sun as a center. It is only shifting 
the appearance from one point of observation to 
another, thus demonstrating that nothing in matter 
is real, everything depending upon the plane a 
thing occupies and the standpoint from which it is 
viewed. We are ever surrounded by the delusive 
glamour of appearances which are only real so far 
as the natural plane of appearances are concerned. 

The planets are also divided into major and 
minor groups. 

The major planets are W, % H, S- 

The minor planets are $, $, D. 

The Sun being considered neither major nor 
minor, but the balance between the two. It will 
be noticed at this point that the planet Neptune 
(f) is omitted, the reason for this being that, so 
far, nothing of a very decided character has been 
demonstrated regarding his action. Investigation 
is being carried on in various quarters, but so far, 
the real nature of his influx upon man, upon the 
physical plane, if he has any, is ki sub judice," hence 



12 THE LANGUAGE 

we ignore his action, in actual practice, for it can 
not amount to much anyway, during the present 
generation. 

The planets are also divided into sex, as follows: 

Masculine planets, 1 ?, 2£, 3, O. 

Feminine planets, ?, D. 

Uranus is sexless, or, perhaps, it would be better 
to say that he is bi-sexual in his nature. The 
myth of his mutilation, by his son Kronos, has a 
significant meaning for those who can read between 
the lines of the fable. 

Mercury is convertible in nature; he is femi- 
nine when in aspect with Venus or the moon, and 
masculine if aspected by the others. If by both 
natures at the same time, he assumes the sex of 
that body in closest aspect with him at the time. 
Hence it is that Mercury has been called the 
"interpreter" and messenger of the Gods, because 
he reveals or translates the nature of those whose 
rays he receives by aspect. Thus, for instance, if 
Mercury, at the moment of birth, be separating 
from an aspect of Mars and applying to Venus, he 
would transfer the mental force, or, in other words, 
translate the language of Mars into that of Venus, 
and so breath forth an amorous strain. 

2£, $ and the O are electric and positive in 
nature. 



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*>, ? and the <D are magnetic and negative in 
nature. 

Uranus is positive and electro-magnetic in his 
nature; while Mercury, as before stated, is either 
the one or the other, according as he may be situ- 
ated at the time. 

The specific nature of each planet, termed the 
temperaments, is as follows: 

Uranus is erratic, nervous, impulsive, head- 
strong, mystical, occult and barren, a disturbing 
element. 

Saturn is cold, inert, nervous, secretive, selfish, 
timid, persistent, laborious and barren. 

Jupiter is warm, temperate, vital, jovial, gener- 
ous, honest, sanguine and fruitful. 

Mars is fiery, bilious, active, combative, inflam- 
matory, cruel, s lfish, barren and destructive. 

The Sun is hot, electric, majestic and command- 
ing. 

Venus is warm, moist, sanguine, loving, ambi- 
tious and fruitful. 

The Moon is cold, watery, lymphatic, change- 
able, hio-hly Eaagoaliig, maternal and fruitful. 

The metals, over which the foregoing planets 
preside or rule, are: Uranus, aluminum; Saturn, 
lead; Jupiter, tin; Mars, iron; Sun, gold* Venus, 
copper; Mercury, quicksilver; Moon, silver. 



14 THE LANGUAGE 

Upon the human organism, the planets have 
affinity with the following parts: 

Uranus governs the odyllic sphere, or magnetic 
aura, the astral body and the animal magnetism, 

Saturn the bones, liver, spleen and the joints. 

Jupiter the thighs, feet and arterial system. 

Mars the external sexual organs, gall, kidneys 
and muscles. 

The Sun the heart, back, vital principle or life 
force in man. 

Venus the throat, the internal sexual organs and 
the nervous system of the body. 

Mercury the hands and arms, the brain and ner- 
vous system, the mouth and tongue. 

The Moon the breasts, stomach, lymph and 
fluidic system. 

The trades and professions which each planet is 
said to signify has led to a hopeless confusion, and 
should be omitted in all useful guides for young 
students; for when we are seriously informed that 
Saturn may indicate the native to be a real estate 
agent, a plumber, a prison warden or a grave dig- 
ger, we would like to know what such a native 
might not be. The only safe guide is to consider 
the natural trend of the planets, as follows: 



OF THE STAES. 15 

Uranus tends to give occult, mystical and anti- 
quarian ability; makes the native desire employ- 
ment of an uncommon nature, and where mind 
can express itself. 

Saturn predisposes the person to some seden- 
tary kind of work or profession upon the mental 
plane, and if the native occupy the physical plane 
of life,* it will be some laborious, ungenial trade 
or work. 

Jupiter predisposes to the higher walks of life, 
something in which social life is blended; law, 
medicine and theology are among his professions, 
and that of commerce in its numerous branches. 
In this line the lower planes of life give clerks, 
assistants and porters, and the higher their em- 
ployers. 

Mars, when not diverted into the army and navy, 
gives all mechanical employment, w T here steel or 
iron, or tools made of the same, are much used, 
except agricultural work. But as to whether a 
given person born under Mars will become a sur- 

*One of the most important factors in astrology is a 
knowledge of the social and mental plane in which the 
person lives, and to which they were born. A farm laborer 
nneducated, may possess finer mental abilities than his 
pastor or his physician, but their relative difference in plane 
and education enables them to exercise their various func- 
tions with a very different degree of power. 



16 THE LANGUAGE 

geon, soldier, an engine driver or a watchmaker, 
no astrologer has as yet been able to foretell, each 
being a martial employment. 

The Sun predisposes to official positions, polit- 
ical and civil promotions; hence office-holders. 
In the lower planes this influence tends to produce 
servants, deputies, etc., appointed by the above. 

Venus inclines to art, music, drama, vocal work, 
and to light or fancy businesses, as dry goods etc. ; 
also such employment as teachers, type-writers, etc. 

Mercury predisposes to literature, science and 
all work requiring mental effort and arithmetic, 
and especially in the line of agents for commercial 
firms, drummers, real estate agents, accountants, 
etc., etc. 

The Moon inclines the mind to some common, 
retail, every-day kind of business. It may be any- 
thing from a nurse to a saloon-keeper, no one can 
say which. 

Note. — The Various Medicines Ruled by the Planets.— 
Each planet governs certain substances, certain plants and 
certain minerals. We have not space to tabulate these, 
therefore, give that which will prove most useful, viz., the 
medicines. We give the Latin names, such as they are 
known by to the medical profession and the drug store, 
where they can all be obtained for a mere nominal sum. 

Saturn rules antimonium, aconitum, agrius castus, bella- 
donna, cannibis, sativa, colchicum, conium, daphne meze- 
ream, graphites, helleborus niger, hyoscyamus, plumbum, 
rhus toxicodendron, sabadilla, veratrum and verbascum. 



OF THE STARS. 17 

Jupiter rules argentum, asceplias, eupatorium, gelsem- 
inum, stramonium, stanaum, symphitus, taraxacum and 
tilia. 

Mars rules aloes, arum, arnica, arsenicum, asafoetida, 
bryonia, capsicum, cind, cinchona, ferrum, gentian, lactuca 
virosa, lobelia, inflata, nux vomica, pinus sylvestris, sabina, 
sarsapariila. squilla, sulphur, urtica ureus, xanthoxylum. 

The Sun rules aurum, calmdula, chamomilla, chelidonium 
majus, crocus, deosera, rotundifolia, euphrasia, helianthus, 
hypericum, ruta. 

Venus rules agaricus, dulcamara, filixmas. 

Mercury rules valerian, petroselinum. 

The Moon rules argentum, colocenthis, iris versicolor, 
mercurcalis. 

Those who require a complete list of herbs, trees, etc., etc., 
for medical, scientific or other purposes, should obtain Vol. 
2 of "The Text-Book of Astrology," published by Cousins & 
Co., London, England, where they will find the question of 
medical astrology fully elaborated. 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON III. 

THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC. 

The Zodiac is a uniform band or belt extending 
round the visible heavens, about 14° broad, and 
crossing the earth's equator at an angle of 23° 28 ', 
nearly. It is divided into twelve equal parts of 
30° each, termed signs, though these twelve spaces 
have no real connection with the real constella- 
tions whose names they bear; neither do the starry 
constellations occupy the spaces known by their 
names. There is a gradual displacement of these 
constellations of about 50' ■ per year, causing them 
to appear to move backwards; but this motion, 
termed the Precession of the Equinoxes (more 
correct would be recession), is caused by the real 
motion of our sun through space around some 
greater astral center. 

The signs of the Zodiac, then, are simply twelve 
spaces of the Zodiacal belt, measured from the 
point of the vernal equinox, called the first point 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STAES. 19 

of Aries. These spaces are the twelve great divi- 
sions of the solar year.* These spaces are regis- 
ters, so to say, which measure for us the increase 
and decrease of solar and planetary influence; and 
the influence of the twelve signs, as we receive it, 
is due to the rise and fall of solar electricity, the 
lowest near the 21st of December, when the Sun 
reaches the first point of Capricorn, and the high- 
est near the 21st of June, when the Sun reaches 
the first point of Cancer; while the 21st of March 
records the mean influx rising, and the 21st of 
September the mean of its influx declining. 

The foregoing are points to be carefully consid- 
ered, because upon a full comprehension of the 
facts presented depends the student's realization 
of the true source and nature of Celestial Dynamics. 

The twelve signs of the Zodiac are thus named 
and expressed: 

T Aries, 1. SI Leo, 5. # Sagittarius. 9. 

8 Taurus, 2. M Virgo, 6. \3 Capricorn, 10. 
n Gemini. 3. =£= Libra, 7. £7 Aquarius, 11. 
£d Cancer, 4. "HI Scorpio, 8. X Pisces, 12. 

Commencing at Aries as No. 1, they follow each 
other in the order enumerated; hence the twelve 

*By solar year we mean, of course, the apparent return of 
the Sun to the first point of Aries annually. 



20 THE LANGUAGE 

signs of 30° each make up the complement of a 
great circle, 12 X 30°=360°. 

The foregoing signs have also the following 
meaning, nature and division: 

Northern Signs— T.b, n,S3, Jl, M, so called be- 
cause the Sun, when passing through the mannu- 
ally, is north of the equator. 

Southern Signs— =a=, iU, t, VS, £?-, >£, so termed 
becase the Sun is south of the equator when in 
them. 

Masculine Signs — T, n, SI, =£=,£, yflr. These 
are positive in nature as compared with the rest, 
which are called feminine signs, 8, £d, tijj, tti. ^3, 3£-, 
It will be noticed that the positive signs are Fiery 
and Airy, while the negative signs are Earthy 
and Watery, as follows: 
Fiery Signs— T, £l,\*. 
Airy Signs— n, =£=, &?-. 
Earthy Signs— b, TT£, \3. 
Watery Signs — £d, m, X. 

This division is termed the elementary nature 
of the signs. They express the four occult ele- 
ments in action, and not any scientific element, 
because it is self-evident that none of them are 
elements in this sense; neither did the ancient 
Alchemists so believe them. 



OF THE STAKS. 21 

The cardinal signs are T, S3, =^= and V3, because 
they become the mansion of the Sun at the four 
cardinal points of the year, March. June, Septem- 
ber and December. 

The constitutional nature of the signs are con- 
sidered thus: 

<p , £p, =1= . \3 are movable signs. 

8, SI, "ni, aw are fixed signs. 

n, ftS., 4, X are common signs. 

There are many other divisions of the foregoing, 
but they are of little, if any, utility in actual prac- 
tice, and are therefore omitted. The student can 
study them out for himself, if he so desires, in the 
works of "Wilson," "Dr. Simmonite," "Lilly" and 
kindred authors. 

The signification and government of the twelve 
signs over the human organism now demands at- 
tention. 

Aries rules the head and face. 

Taurus rules the neck and throat 

Gemini rules the arms and shoulders. 

Cancer rules the breast and stomach. 

Leo rules the back and heart. 

Virgo^rules the abdomen and intestines. 

Libra rules the reins and loins. 

Scorpio rules the external sexual organs and 
anus. 



22 THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 

Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs. 

Capricorn rules the knees. 

Aquarius rules the calves and ankles. 

Pisces rules the feet. 

The general physiological government of the 
system is as follows, in constitutional order: 

°P , gp, ^=, \5. The brain, stomach, ovaries, reins, 
liver and skin. 

b, ft, Ti{. $?. The throat, heart, sexual organs 
and blood. 

n, W, t, t£. The lungs, bowels, nervous sys- 
tem, arms and feet. 

It is advisable that the whole of the foregoing 
details be committed to memory, so that in read- 
ing a figure of the heavens, the true significance, 
nature and power of each sign will be instantly 
realized. 



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LESSON IV, 

THE AFFINITIES AND ANTIPATHIES OF THE SIGNS 
AND PLANETS. 

Iii tlie great majority of the works upon Astrol- 
ogy a great deal of imaginary importance is at- 
tached to the dignities of the planets — the domal 
dignities. From Claudius Ptolemy, who collected 
and formulated the best teachings of the astrology 
of the ancients for the use of posterity, down to 
the latest copyist of present times, the delusion of 
terms, faces and exaltations have been more or 
less repeated, with the noble exception, perhaps, 
of "Wilson 55 and "Pearce." 

That there is a natural sympathy between the 
nature of a planet and the solar force of a given 
sign, seems very reasonable; but that any set 
number of degrees in a given sign, or that any one 
special degree possesses an exaltation alone seems 
absurd, and, in fact, is not warranted in actual 
experience. The result of twenty-two years of 



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24 THE LANGUAGE 

extensive Astrological practice shows the writer 
most conclusively that the planets have a good 
deal of influence over the signs they are supposed 
to rule. That is to say, the signs in question agree 
with the acknowledged lords in nature and quality 
of force. Further, that each planet is stronger in 
signs of his own nature than in others; and, lastly, 
that a planst is weak when in signs of an opposite 
nature. 

The following arrangement may be relied upon 
in actual practice: 



Planet. 


Sign. 


Strong. 


Weak. 


*? rules 


\3 and r 


W » 


t a 


n " 


t - x 


a 


13 T1£ 


$ " 


cp « m 


t a 


3€ £3 


o " 


a ' ; 


T ? 


V3 X 


-to 


s " ^ 


x m 


2 


8 " 


rr 4 * m 


/CCC - r "~ 





The student will notice that there is no harmo- 
nious system about the foregoing arrangement. 
None of that "apple-pie order," as Wilson calls 

Note. — My experience points to the fact that the planet 
Mercury may be fairly potent in any sign, everything de- 
pending upon his aspects and his position in the figure. 
He is always strong when in the ascendant, and tsnth, no 
matter what sign he occupies. 



DP THE STABS. 23 

Ptolemy's table of domal dignities. But I have 
found it to agree with facts in nature. For in- 
stance, Saturn is weak in fiery signs, bat he is not 
weak in Cancer. This I have proved frequently. 
There is nothing of the heart or fiery will about 
Saturn, hence he cannot harmonize with such 
signs. He is stronger in earthy signs; they agree 
with his laborious nature; and I have always been 
doubtful as to Mars in Taurus. I consider that he 
is not strong in this sign ; at the same time I have 
not found him to be weak; he probably exerts a 
normal influence here. 

I have found one exception to the law, viz., in 
the case of Mars and Scorpio. This sign is a fiery 
watery sign; an exceedingly peculiar combination 
of aqua and martial force, 

A good general rule for the student to follow is 
to notice the nature of a planet and consider them 
powerful when in signs of a similar nature. 

Thus, Saturn is strong in earthy signs. 

Jupiter is strong in signs of a noble and fruitful 
nature. 

Mars is strong in fiery signs. 

Sun is strong in fiery signs, 

Venus is strong in signs of a martial, fruitful 
nature. 

Mercury is strong in airy signs. 



Zb THE LANGUAGE 

Moon is strong in watery signs. 

Thus it will be seen that Saturn, Mars, Mercury 
and the Moon represent the four triplicities; while 
Jupiter, Sun and Venus represent the noble, ma- 
jestic, paternal ideal, loving and fruitful elements, 
which complete the organism; and such we find 
them in actual life. 

The planet Uranus agrees in nature with w 
more than any other sign, i. e., scientific, unstable 
and airy, which is undoubtedly the quality of W- 

The planet Neptune, so far as I have been able 
to find out, gives very beneficial rays when in 3£, 
but the reverse in T, and therefore }£ is a natural 
sign for f, so it seems to me. 

And, lastly, it has been asserted that when a 
planet is strong, such a position increases its pow- 
ers for good and diminishes its force for evil. This 
I have never been able to verify; on the contrary, 
I have found that the question of good or evil 
depends entirely upon the aspects at time of birth. 
If Saturn is weak in the nativity, his powers for 
good or evil are correspondingly weak; if strong, 
he is powerful for good or evil, according to aspect, 
as the case may be. It is a radical mistake to 
think that Saturn and Mars are the authors of 
every misfortune and Jupiter or Venus the parents 
of every blessing. If Saturn is strong at birth 



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and well aspected, lie produces lasting good by 
position and direction. His good arcs will produce 
permanent benefit, while his evil arcs will only 
bring temporary evil. On the contrary, if he is 
powerful in a natus and much afflicted, the exact 
reverse will be true; and the same remarks apply 
to other planets. 

The following ingenious diagram, which has 
been given in several treatises, will be found use^ 
ful as a guide to the signs ruled by the planets: 




\3 1 m -= m a 



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LESSON V. 

THE ASPECTS AND THEIE NATURE. 

The astronomical aspects are certain angular 
distances, continually being formed between the 
Sun, Moon and planets, by their motion through 
the Zodiac. Those made use of in Astrology are 
tne aspects formed between the same bodies in 
reference to the earth as the central point of 
observation. Consequently the geocentric longi- 
tudes only are taken into account when calculating 
their distances; in other words, their apparent 
positions in the Zodiac, as seen from the earth. 
These geocentric positions are given for every day 
at noon in an astronomical Ephemeris,* calculated 
to the meridan of Greenwich, England. 

The only aspects considered of importance in 
Astrology are the following: 

"^Raphael's ani Zadkiel's Ephemeris are the best, and 
are published annually; either one will do. 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 29 

Conjunction Semi-Square,, Sextile, Square, 

6 L or n >k □' 

Trine, Sesquiquadrate, Opposition, Parallel, 

A - £ or ssp 8 Par. 

The conjunction, 6 transpires when two or more 
planets have the same longitude. ' 

The semi-square, L (sometimes noted thus, sq),. 
when they are 45° apart or one sign and a half; 
thus, if O, for instance, be 2° 30 ' of n, it would 
be in semi-square to another planet in or near 33 
17° 30', or in 17° 30' of °P, as they measure either 
backwards or forwards in the Zodiac. 

The sextile % is when two or more bodies are 
two signs, or 60°, apart; the O, for instance, in 33 
5° 0', is sextile to » 5° 0', and m 5° 0\ 

The square □ is when planets are three signs, 
or 90°, apart; as, for instance, °P is □ to 33 and \3. 

The trine A is when two or more bodies are 
120°, or four signs, apart; T is A to SI and f. 

The sesquiquadrate E (sometimes noted thus, 
ssd), are when planets are 135° apart, or four signs 
and a half apart. It is a square and semi-square 
added together; for instance, a planet in b 12° 30' 
is in n to another near 27° 30 ' of M, or in f 
27° 30',- as from f 27° 30' to « 12° 30' is exactly 
135° of longitude. 



30 THE LANGUAGE 

The opposition 8 is when two or more bodies 
occupy opposite points of the Zodiac, as T in 5 to 
=^=, etc. 

The parallel, Par. (generally noted simply P.), 
is when two or more planets have the same degree 
of declination, north or south of the celestial equa- 
tar; this is given daily for the Sun and Moon and 
every third day for the planets, in the best Ephe- 
meris. It matters not whether it be -N". or S. ; for 
instance, with 4° 30 ', N. dec. would be in Par. 
with any other body in 4° 30' dec, either north 
or south. 

There are other aspects, such as the semi-sextile, 
the decile and quintile, but they are too feeble in 
force to deserve notice, and in practice we ignore 
them entirely. 

The nature of the aspects in power and effect 
are as follows: [ - U 

The L, □, n and § of any planet is evil; the L 
and y are equal in power; then comes the square, 
which is-much more powerful, and lastly the ft. 
which is the most powerful of all evil aspects. 

The- % and A are benefic, 4:he A being much 
more potential for good than the % . 

The conjunction 6 and Par. of 2f and $ are pow- 
erful for good; but the same. aspects formed by W, 
T ? and f> are evil. 



OF THE STARS. 31 

The aspect of the Sun and Moon are good or evil, 
according to the nature of the aspect. The same 
remarks will apply to Mercury, who, as before 
stated, is changeable. 

A perfect familiarity with all the foregoing 
details and the ability to quickly ascertain the 
aspect in operation at a given moment, is an in- 
dispensible qualification for the practice of Astrol- 
ogy. Therefore, all intending practitioners must 
accustom themselves by practice to the nature of 
planetary motion and the correct measurement of 
longitude at a glance. Especially to note whether 
the aspects are forming or separating, and this is 
known very easily, thus: Suppose the © be in 9° 
n and Saturn be 7° Si-, the © is separating from 
the % of ^. It is nearly 58° from the 6, or 2° past 
the perfect % . But, suppose ^ be in 16° of £1, then 
the © would be applying to the % , as the distance 
between the two bodies would be 67°. The same 
remarks will, of course, apply to other bodies and 
all the aspects. 

The orb of operation is given by all sensible and | j 
practical Astrologers as 5° ail around. But the j 
various books give various orbs from 8° to 17° 
according to the planet. But, in these cases, it 
often happens that the planets can be in both good 
and evil aspects at the same time. . For instance 



32 THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 

in Raphael's i Guide to Astrology," Vol. 1, page 5, 
we learn that the orb of the O is 17°, and that of 
the © 12°; add these together and we have 29° of 
longitude, half of which is 14° 30 ', the orb of oper- 
ation. Let us apply such a ridiculous system. 
Suppose in a given natus the Sun bd in T 10° and 
the Moon in n 2° 30' ; they are 52° 30' apart, and, 
according to the system taught in our lessons, are 
not in any aspect at all, being beyond the 5° limit 
of a L and short of the 5° limit of a *, But ac- 
cording to Raphael's "guide," they were in both L 
and % at the same time, being only 7° 30' from 
either aspect; and, as Raphael's limit is 14° 30' in 
this case, they could be considered as in powerful 
operation for good or for evil, just as it suited the 
Astrologer's desire or 6ms or his judgment. And 
the same thing could take place between the semi- 
sextile (which Raphael uses) and the L Also be- 
tween the A and the p , as there is only 15° differ- 
ence between them. Our limit is 5°, and any 
limit which exceeds or is short of completion more 
than 5°, we consider as void of any aspect what- 
ever. Thus, a planet in T 5° 7' would not be in 
aspect to another in n 11°, because it is 6° beyond 
the %, or 1° more than the orb of operation, etc. 
Just so, a planet in 2° of n would be considered 
in #, because only 3° from the perfect aspect, or 
2° within the limit. 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON VL 

THE NATURE, QUALITY AND GENERAL INFLUENCE 
OF THE PLANETS, 

The student must ever bear in mind that the in- 
fluences and qualities herein described are only 
manifested upon the human organism, under cer- 
tain conditions, viz.: 

a When rising in the ascendant at birth, or 

b When lord of the ascending sign, there being 
no planet therein to alter such influx, and at the 
same time being oriental and in some aspect with 
the Moon or Mercury, or both; and lastly, 

c When situated in the M. C, in strong aspect 
to the Moon or Mercury, or both. In any of these 
positions a planet will exert its peculiar forces in 
such degree as to manifest them clearly in the 
person born. 

In actual practice, it will often be found that a 
person is born with none of the foregoing positions 
to apply, i. e., the ascendant void of planets; ditto 



Bi ?H£ LANGUAGE 

the M. C, and at the same time the lord of the arc, 
having no aspect to the rulers of the mind, i. e. 4 
Mercury and the Moon. In this case the plane^ 
tary influences are latent in the person; such an 
one will manifest very small individuality, and his 
physical and mental temperament will be clearly 
described by combining the influence and nature of 
the ascending sign with that of the Moon and the 
sign she occupies, together with the cosmic or 
solar polarity of the month. With these consider- 
ations to qualify our statements, we proceed. 

Uranus gives a tall, upright stature, with much 
expression in the features, grey eyes and usually 
brown hair. He denotes a sharp, penetrative^ 
eccentric person, full of curiosity; that is to say, 
very inquisitive, far from fortunate, always abrupt 
and changeable in manner, and inclined to be 
"cranky" in his ideas. 

When well dignified at birth, he gives sudden 
and unlooked-for changes in life and habitation of 
a beneficial nature, and produces many pleasing 
surprises. Such a nature is full of novel ideas and 
inventions. 

When ill dignified he causes strange and sudden 
sorrow, losses and other calamities, makes the 
native unfortunate and liable to misfortune from 
public bodies (corporations). 



OF THE STARS. 35 

Saturn produces a form above medium height, 
of a sallow complexion and down-cast look, dark 
hair and eyes, thin beard; and somewhat lean or 
spare organism with strong bones. Such people 
nre selfish, with magnificent mental qualities. 
Their perceptive and reflective organs are always 
well developed, 

When well dignified, Saturn gives a profound 
imagination a cold, passionless nature, severe in 
manner and reserved, hence of very few w^ords, but 
these few are always incisive and to the point. 
Such a nature is very sparing in his charity, and 
studious and patient in acquiring the goods of this 
life. He makes a firm and true friend and a most 
firm and unrelenting foe^ 

When ill dignified, he is envious, covetous, sus- 
picious, a miser, timid, a liar and thoroughly dis- 
honest. Such a person is always a sham and a 
fraud. He will pretend or profess all manner of 
things outwardly to gain his selfish ends. He is 
never contented, always on the murmur against 
fate or Providence, and, no matter what he attempts 
for the benefit of others, he has always some base, 
ulterior motive which spurs him on to action. 

Jupiter yields an upright, tall stature, brown 
hair and ruddy complexion (healthy looking), oval 
face, with full and ample body; in fact, one with a 



86 THE LANGUAGE 

generous and stately build; a large and well bal- 
anced head, with benevolence, veneration and con- 
scientiousness large. They have usually large 
grey or hazel eyes. 

When well dignified, the nature is truly mag- 
nanimous, faithful, honest in his dealings, and 
aspiring to aid in all true philanthropic move- 
ments. He is religious, and somewhat orthodox in 
views, but possessing much charity and tolerance 
for the views of others; such an one is always 
charitable, liberal, affectionate, and a defender of 
rightful causes of the poor and destitute. He 
makes a noble, generous friend and a merciful 
opponent. 

When ill dignified, he produces the opposite of 
the foregoing; having an ample presence and good 
looks, he imposes upon others. He pretends to all 
the laudable qualities of Jupiter, but possesses 
them not. His religion is pure cant; his honesty 
lasts only until he can find a favorable opportunity 
to steal or swindle. He indulges in low company 
and delights in wanton, licentious habits. Such a 
person creates more harm and does more damage 
in a lifetime than any two openly lawless villians 
could accomplish in double the time. They de- 
stroy one's faith in human goodness. 



6$ THE STARS. S7 

Mars denotes a well-set, rather spare but mus- 
cular organism, medium height, ruddy (sunburnt) 
complexion, sharp, piercing eyes, with a red tinge 
to the hair, a good well-balanced head, with com- 
bativeness, construction and destruction large. 

When well dignified, he yields forth a fearless 
person, one who is imperious, violent tempered 
and exceedingly combative. He delights in war 
and contention, is always fighting against some- 
thing or somebody. But, apart from this quarrel- 
some temperament, he is, in other matters, noble, 
generous, rational, high-minded, honorable and, to 
his friends, truly generous, but of thoroughly cruel 
predisposition. 

When ill dignified, the person so ruled is desti- 
tute of even the small list of martial virtues; he is 
a thief and liar wholly given up to his passions and 
vices. Such people make splendid cut-throats, 
pirates and brigands, because they are destitute of 
either moral tone or conscientiousness. 

The Sun produces a rich mellow complexion, a 
round face, a good stature, finely and amply pro- 
portioned — one possessing a noble, commanding 
appearance. They generally go bald very early in 
life (so, in fact, do persons under Jupiter). They 
have large eyes, are slow and very dignified in 



do THE LANGUAGE 

their speech and actions, which gives them a 
greater noblene s of presence. 

When well dignified, the disposition of the 
native is perfect; they are magnanimous, lofty- 
minded, grand in their ideas and conceptions, am- 
bitious and aspiring; they are natural born leaders 
of their kind, make sincere friends and conscien- 
tious foes. 

When ill dignified, the person thus born is a 
proud, mean, ill natured tyrant, a restless, vain 
boaster, a politician of the wire-pulling order, a 
persistent office-seeker, a time-server, and one who 
is despotic to those under his rule, but thoroughly 
double-faced and submissive to tnose above him. 

Venus produces a fine, round face, full, ruddy 
lips and sparkling eyes, a beautifully moulded 
form a little under medium height. They possess 
a shy yet smiling countenance, with a sweet voice 
and general appearance which produces amorous 
attractions. 

Special Note. — In a very wide Astrological,, experience, I 
have found that, in a very great majority of cases, those who 
consult Astrologers have Venus semi- square to the Sun at 
birth; and oth^r professors have verified my observations in 
their experience, so that I now lay this rule down as an 
axiom, viz. : When Venus is in semi-square to the Sun at birth, 
she produces a natural predisposition to Astrology and a mystic 
curiosity to penetrate the veil of the future. — T. H. B. 



OP THE STARS, 39 

When well dignified, the native possess a saucy 
but mirthful temper; they are graceful and affec- 
tionate, excelliug in all the artistic accomplish- 
ments — art, music, dancing, etc, and are very love- 
ly persons. 

When ill dignified, they are weak-natured, amor- 
ous, lack moral bias, and are easily led astray and 
lose their virtue. But they are not vicious, as so 
many authors have stated. The faults of Venns 
when ill dignified are simply dne to a iveak will 
and sensitive love nature, and their consequent 
fall or vices are simply due to the influence of 
other more powerful vicious minds over them 
than from any inherent depravity of their own. 

Mercury gives the native a spare body, medium 
height, a pale and rather sallow complexion, long 
face, high forehead, magnificent intellect, dark 
eyes and thin nose and lips. The hair is dark and 
the native has long fingers and slender-looking 
hands. 

When well dignified, he produces a keen intel- 
lect and large penetration. He yields all that is 
combined within the mental and intellectual qual- 
ities of a man. Such a person excels in literature 
and art. He is equally proficient in mathematics 
and philosophy. He makes an accomplished sci- 
entist, teacher or author, and always distinguishes 



40 THE LANGUAGE 

himself by the vast superiority of his intellect 
over the brains of the average man, Such persons 
are restless and ever unweary in their thirst for 
knowledge; they are witty and quick as lightning 
to see the weak points and failings in others, 
Their temper is volatile and their nature in- 
constant, 

When ill dignified, they are dangerous persons 
to interfere with: they are unscrupulous liars, yet 
they possess splendid mental qualities of a literary 
and commercial nature, but often turn their abili- 
ties to a very questionable purpose. 

The Moon generally produces a clear but pale 
complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, short arms and 
rather fleshy organism, of indifferent stature and 
porportions. 

When well dignified, the Moon gives the native 
a sound healthy brain, good intellect, and a quiet, 
courteous disposition. The native is fond of curi- 
osities of mechanical novelties, often removes his 
dwelling, and cares infinitely more for the present 
than for the future. Such a person loves peace and 
harmony and the quiet enjoyment of social life, 
He possesses a variety of gifts and is strongly 
mediumistic. 

When ill dignified, she produces liability to 
some derangement of the brain, inclines the native 



OF THE STARS. 41 

to a rambling life with no end in view. Such peo- 
ple are purely idle characters, inclined to petty 
thieving, and are always awfully tired upon the 
appearance of any hard work. In fact they are 
born tired, and they never get fully rested. 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON VII. 

THE NATURE AND QUALITY OF THE SIGNS. * 

The signs of the Zodiac, when rising upon the 
horizon at birth, have each a specific nature and 
quality, which indelibly impresses its influx upon 
the person born, especially so when there are no 
planets therein to interfere with its psychological 
action; should, however, one or more planets hap- 
pen to be located in the rising sign, their specific 
nature must be commingled and a judicious com- 
bination made in forming an opinion. 

T. Produces a spare but strong body of me- 
dium height, long face and bushy eyebrows, brown 
hair, rather long neck, good chest and somewhat 
swarthy complexion. In disposition, courageous, 
ambitious, intrepid and despotic, and passionate 
temper, a rather quarrelsome nature; they will 
never really submit to the control of any one. 

"''Abbreviated from Part II. of " The Light of Egypt." 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 43 

8. Gives a middle stature, with a strong, well- 
set body, a short, thick neck broad forehead, dark 
hair, a dull complexion, rather large mouth; in 
disposition sullen and reserved but affectionate; 
they are slow to form opinions, are steadfast and 
self-reliant. 

n. Usually gives a tall, straight body, a san- 
guine complexion, dark hair and grey eyes, sharp 
sight and quick, active movements; in disposition 
scientific, with a passion for all kinds of knowledge 
and books; they are fickle in opinion, very intel- 
lectual, but inconstant in their habits and attach- 
ments. 

£e. Produces a medium stature, somewhat 
fleshy, and the upper part larger than the lower, 
a rather small, round face and pale complexion, 
brown hair and pensive grey eyes; in disposition 
timid, thoughtful and agreeable; the temper is 
mild and under good control. Their chief quali- 
ties are sensitiveness and reflection, hence they 
make fine mediums. 

CI. Gives a large, prepossessing stature, broad 
shoulders, large, prominent eyes, oval face, ruddy 
complexion and light or golden hair; in disposi- 
tion high-spirited, resolute, haughty and ambi- 
tious; they are very impulsive and have strong 
feelings and large ideas. 



44 THE LANGUAGE 

tie. Generally gives a medium stature, or some* 
what below the medium height, very neat and 
compact in form, with dark, sanguine complexion 
and dark hair; in disposition ingenious, studious 
and inclined to be witty; a rather even temper, 
but more excitable than taurine persons; they 
possess well-balanced brains and superior mental 
and intellectual qualities. 

=c=. Produces a tall, slender form of perfect 
symmetry, brown hair, sparkling blue eyes and a 
fine, clear complexion; in disposition noble, ami- 
able, high-minded and affectionate, bat hasty tern* 
pered; they possess fine-grained, well-balanced 
mental and physical constitutions; and it is well 
to note that very frequently this sign gives darJc 
hair instead of light, and also dark eyes, hut 
always a fine, clear shin. 

Til. Gives a strong and rather corpulent body, 
medium stature, dark, ruddy complexion, dark 
hair and frequently a prominent Roman nose; in 
disposition active, proud, reserved, thoughtful, 
scientific and somewhat selfish and resentful; they 
make very skillful surgeons and magnificent chem- 
ists and physicians. 

#. Usually produces a well-formed body above 
medium height, sanguine complexion, oval face, 
high forehead, bright brown hair, fine, clear grey 



OF THE STARS. 45 

or hazel eyes and genial, prepossessing appearance, 
in disposition quick, energetic and hasty tempered; 
fond of all kinds of sports and recreations, jovial, 
free and benevolent; they possess strong conserva- 
tive qualities, are very prompt and decisive in 
their actions, and have usually good self-control 
and the ability to command others. 

Y3. Generally produces a mean stature, usually 
below the medium height, spare of form and plain- 
looking; the complexion is dark and sallow, with 
dark brown or black hair and eyes; frequently 
they have a sharp chin and slender nose, with 
small, deep-set, piercing eyes, and are almost 
always narrow-chested; in disposition they are 
crafty, subtle, reserved and selfish, and often given 
to melancholy. 

/#?. Gives a stature of medium or a little below 
the medium height; they are plump, well set ? 
robust and well proportioned persons, with good 
clear complexions and sandy or dark flaxen hair, 
very prepossessing appearance; in disposition ele- 
gant, amiable, good-natured, bright, and witty, very 
artistic, fond of cultured society. I have often 
found this sign to give fine dark eyes and dark 
hair, combined with a beautiful clear complexion. 



46 the language of th^ st ARg. 

X . Produces a somewhat inferior stature, below 
the medium height, brown hair, pale complexion 
and limpid grey eyes, and rather fleshy body; in 
disposition negative, inclined to be listless and 
good-natured; they are genial and peaceable if un- 
influenced by others, but. being strongly medium- 
istic, they are greatly influenced by their surround- 
ings, j have noticed that when ^ is rising with 
°P intercepted in the first house and any planet 
therein, that the nature is wonderfully altered; 
they are then active, dignified, genial and much 
respected. 

Note. — The foregoing general descriptions are only 
applicable when there are no planets therein at birth; if 
one or more planets occupy the rising sign, their special 
nature must be judiciously commingled with that of the 
sign. 

I must caution the student against placing too much 
reliance upon the form and complexion given in these signs 
(though the disposition Will always apply), for this reason'. 
Certain races and families are naturally dark or naturally 
iight complexioned. Ho sign rising at birth could give a 
dark complexion to the true offspring of the blue-eyed^ 
flaxen-haired S txon; he would simply be dark complexioned 
by comparison only With his race. Just so With the Italian* 
no sign would confer light hair or blue eyes; therefore, always 
bear these facts in mind, for While the signs impress their 
influence in some degree, they will not cause the leopard to 
lose his spots nor the Ethiopian to change his skin. Take 
all things '"'cum grano solis" 



THE LANGUAGE Of THE STARS, 



LESSON VIIL 

THE TWELVE HOUSES OF THE OHAKT OF BIRT3. 

The twelve houses, or mansionsj as they are 
termed, are twelve divisions of space, each division 
representing two hours motion of the earth on its 
axis, 12 X 2 = 24 hours of the natural day. This 
arrangement has been found to represent with suf- 
ficient exactness, the increase and decrease of the 
cosmic forces, as manifested upon any particular 
section of the earth's surface. 

The visible space from the eastern horizon to 
the western ? is divided into six equal divisions of 
an arc the meridian forming the center, or vertical 
line, the east and west the horizontal, The spaed 
below the horizon is divided exactly the same, the 
lower meridian, or the point occupied by the sun 
at midnight is of course opposite to noon; these 
spaces although equally dividing the arc of day* 
light and darkness, do not of course equally divide 
the zodiac except exactly on the equator, and ccm- 



48 THE LANGUAGE 

paratively few births transpire exactly on the 
equator, nearly all figures or charts of birth will 
have the various signs unequally divided. 

Among the 12 mundane houses, and the further 
north, or south of the equator, the figure is com- 
puted for, the greater the difference will be. For 
instance, in some charts, one whole sign will be 
found intercepted between two houses, or rather, 
in the center of some house. They are numbered 
from 1 to 12, and in order to give a clear idea of 
our meaning we insert the following diagram. The 
terms, sunrise, noon, sunset, etc., show the points 
of the figure occupied by the Sun at those times. 
N. S. W. E are the points of the compass. 



OF THE STARS, 



49 



Noon. 




The 12 lines called cusps show the commence- 
ment of each house, the figures around the edge 



50 fBM LAXGtTAG£; 

show the center and the words within each hottse 
indicate briefly the general influence upon the per* 
son born. But to be more particular we will ga 
over the matter more in detail^ as follows:, 

The 1st house, commencing at the ascendant or 
eastern horizon, rules the personal appearance^ 
disposition and temperament generally. 

The 2nd house governs wealth in the form of 
cash and personal property. 

The 3rd house controls our relations with 
brothers and sisters; it rules short journeys also^ 
and has much signification with correspondence 
>^v and private study. 

The 4th house rules our condition in the close 
of life, and has much influence over real estatey 
etc. 

The 5th house governs children (the native's off- 
spring), chiefly, also his pleasures and specula- 
tions. 

The 6th house rules the sickness of which the 
native is liable, and shows their exact nature if any 
planet be therein afflicting the luminaries. 

The 7th house governs love, courtship and mar-* 
riage, also all partnerships, financial or intellectual? 
and public opponents. 

The 8th house rules our relations with the dead. 



OF THE STABS. 51 

tli err wills and legacies, and has some significance 
of the native's death if the lord thereof be anareta, 

The 9th house governs long journeys, voyages, 
etc.. and has much influence over the native's re* 
ligious and philosophical studies and oxjinions 
(similar to the third but more external). 

The 10th house rules the honor, credit and busi- 
ness of the native, and is therefore the most im- 
portant of all, from an earthly standpoint. 

The llth house rules the native's friends and 
friendships, his hopes and desires in life; also, in 
some sense, it has rule over his children, etc. 

The 12th house governs the native^s fortune in 
relation to enmity, sorrow and distress, and points 
out his secret foes and those who wish him ilL 






THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON IX. 

HOW TO CALCULATE A CHART OF BIRTH. 

To "cast" a horoscope of a person's nativity, the 
first proceeding is to compute a celestial figure or 
chart of the heavens for the exact moment of their 
physical birth. This process is a very simple one 
to any student at all familiar with th£ science of 
practical Astronomy, if the following rules are 
followed out: 

I. Observe what is the right ascension on the 
meridian for the given day at mean noon, which 
is its true distance measured in sidereal time, from 
the first point of Ari<rS.* 

II. If the given time of birth is before mean 
noon, subtract the said difference from the ^side- 
real time" at mean noon, but if it be after noon, 
then add the difference to the sidereal time and 

*This is given daily in any good Astro Ephemeris. Zad- 
kieTs is a good one. 



THE LANGUAGE OE THE STAB^. 53 

the result will be the true right ascension of the 
meridian in time for the moment of birth. 

Example of the above rule: required the right 
ascension of the mid-heaven for 9:45 A. M., Sep- 
tember 3, 1888. The sidereal time at noon on 
September 3rd is 10 hours 52 minutes and 12 sec- 
onds, and 9:45 a. m. is 2 hours and 15 minutes 

before noon; then we sav: lOh, 52' 12' ' subtract 

2 15 
and consequently we find that 8h. 37' 12' ' is there- 
suit, or, in other words, the IL Ar-required. Had 
the time required been afternoon, say 3h. 27 ' P. M., 
then we should say that lOh. 52 f 12' ' ' +3h. 27' = 
14h, 19' 12" , or the E. A. required. 

III. With a "table of houses" for the latitude 
of the place for which the chart is calculated, find 
the nearest minute in the column of sidereal time 
to the right ascension required, then in the first 
column marked 10 at the head enter the sign and 
degree found upon the cusp of the 10th house, 
par all 1 with this in the second column marked 
11, enter the sign and degree upon the cusp of the 
11th house, on the same line under the third col- 
umn marked 12 enter the sign and degree upon 
the cusp of the 12th house; upon the next column 
marked "ascendant" enter the degree and minute 
of the sign shown which will be the actual por- 



54 THE LANGUAGE 

tion of the heavens rising at the moment of birth 
upon the cusp of the first house, or eastern hori- 
zon; then follow out the same rule by entering the 
signs and degrees shown in the respective columns 
upon the 2d and 3d houses, this will give one-half 
of the entire Zodiac. 

IV. Nest place upon the opposite cusps of the 
houses the same number of degrees of the opposite 
signs, which will complete this, the first portion of 
the celestial figure. 

V. The signs and their opposites are as follows 
please note: 



c p is opposite =*= 
H " " .± 



£r is opposite \5 

Q ii *t AW 



VI. Now carefully calculate by the rules of pro- 
portion the exact position in the Zodiac of the 
Sun, 3ioon and planets; if the figure is for the 
afternoon, add their proportion of motion to their 
places at mean noon in the Ephemeris. and vice 
versa, subtracting if it is before noon; this should 
be done on a separate slip of paper, as sometimes 
there is more than one planet in the same sign, 

VII. Now carefully insert each planet in the 
house and sign wherein it should be, always re- 
membering that the commencement of each sign 
is located in the house in advance; thus, if 9° T 



OF THE STARS. 00 

be on the ascendant, it naturally follows that 8° 
of this sign are rising into the 12th house; hence 
any planet located in anything less than f 9° 
would be so situated, or, in other words, above the 
ascendant; then, again if 13° HI be upon the cusp 
of the 6th, it shows that 12° of this sign are away 
down in the oth, and any planet must, of course, be 
so placed. These two illustrations will answer for 
the whole; remember the signs move contrary to 
the number of the houses; instead of from 1 to 2, 
they move from 1 to 12, then 11, 10, 9 and so on 
round again to Xo. 1. 

The whole of the chart is now complete, and for 
special computation it only requires the declina- 
tions north or south of the Sun, Moon and planets 
working out by proportion; in the Ephemeris they 
are given for every third day. 

In order to illustrate the whole of the above 
seven rules, we will now work out a celestial figure 
in detail. 

Example 1. Required a chart of the heavens for 
the birth of a child born April 3, 1888, in Denver, 
Colo., U. S. A., at 11 a. M. The longitude is about 
105° W,; la'itude about 40° 0' K* 



*A11 astronomical calculations are computed in th^ 
Ephemeris for Greenwich.. 



5oV the language 

By raining to ZadkieFs Ephetneris for 1888, ^e 
find that \m A jgriLg rd the sidereal time at mean 

h. m. X s. / 




noon is 48 oQ, but, as sidereal time increases at 
the rate of abogOonr minutes per day r or jfgn sec- 
onds per hour , and the distance between Greenwich 
j rnrLDfTiyer being seven hours , we must add seventy 
$,[}7^<^ seconds to H 48' 59", making H 50' 9'\ this 
i0 ^^/t&^being the true E. A. at mean noon at Denver. The 
time of birth is at 11 A. M., or one hour previous 
to mean noon, and as we cannot very well deduct 
60' from 50', we must add the whole circle, or 
twenty-four hours, when the calculation stands, in 
full, thus: 

h. m. s 

E. A. at mean noon In Greenwich 48 59 

Difference between mean and sidereal 

time 1 10 



E, A. at mean noon at Denver. ... 50 9 
Add twenty-four hours for subtracting. 24 



24 50 9 
Subtract the one hour before noon .... 1 00 
The true E. A. for the time of birth 

11a. m , 23*50' 9" 

With this E. A. we consult a table of houses,* 

*A table of bouses is an Astronomical table of right and 
oblique ascensions, baring- strict reference to tbe serai-arcs 
of tbe signs; they are specially prepared for Astrological 
purposes and sold as sucb. 



OF THE STAES. 57 

for the nearest parallel of latitude to the place of 

birth, which is for New York City 401° N. (A 

degree of latitude makes but little perceptible 

difference in the ascendant, but 5 W will.) The 

nearest sidereal time to 23 H 50 ' 9' ' will be found 

to be 23h 49' 0' ', a difference of only one minute 

and nine seconds, and this is quite near enough 

for our present purpose.* Under the first column 

10 
parallel with this time we find 7^ at the head 7 

which means that >£ is passing the meridian or 

10th house. We therefore enter upon the 10th 

cusp of our blank chart the sign ~ aod 27°, which 

h m. s. 

we find parallel with 23 49 0; then under the next 

11 
column we find T, but also lower down in the 

same column we find b marked, which shows that 

T is passed and that 8 has commenced to transit 

the cusp of the llth house; parallel with }i 27 

we find b 3°, which we enter upon the llth cusp of 

12 
our chart. In the next column we findb, but lower 

down we find that n has taken the place of 8. and 

parallel with b 3° we find H 12°, which we likewise 

enter upon the 12th cusp of our chart. The next 

column is the ascendant, given in degrees and 

minutes, and shows us that at 23 H 49' 0' ', latitude 

*More accurate calculations are only necessary when 
arcs of direction are to be computed to ascertain the various 
events of life. 



58 THE LANGUAGE 

40|° N., or, in other words, say 11 A. m., id Denver 
16° 41 ' of © was rising upon the eastern horizon; 

2 

the next column £3 shows that the sign SI takes its 
place, and on our parallel we .find SI 6°, which we 
enter upon the 2nd cusp of our chart; in the last 

3 

column £V we find 29° of SI, which we enter upon 
the cusp of the 3rd house of oar chart. We now 
enter upon the opposite six houses the same de- 
grees of the opposite signs; for instance, the 4th 
house is opposite the 10th, so we place 27° of W, 
because M is opposite pi ; the 7th is opposite the 
ascendant, so we insert \5 16° 41 ', the opposite 
sign to £3, and. so on^with the rest. 

The student will notice that the sign of SI occu- 
pies the cusp of two houses, and that its opposite, 
#?, does the same, while in the center of the 10th 
°P appears "intercepted." This frequently trans- 
pires in all latitudes north and south of the equa- 
tor, owing to the fact that the Zodiac rises in an 
oblique manner. The greater the latitude, the more 
oblique the celestial arc becomes. Upon the equa- 
tor this is not so, but the same number of degrees 
occupy each house of the chart. The student can 
always see which sign is intercepted by running 
over the signs and noting where the missing one 
comes in, if such there be. But to resume. Our 



OF THE STABS. 59 

figure is now complete so far as the houses and 
signs are concerned. The intercepted sign, T, is 
duly inserted in the center of the 10th house, 
while its opposite, =a=, is so placed in the center of 
the 4th. We are now ready for the planets. 

''The planets," as all celestial movable bodies 
are termed in Astrology, are simply reduced by 
proportion. An example of the Sun and Moon 
will suffice for the whole, as the process is virtu- 
ally the same for both their longitude and de- 
clination. 

On April 2nd, in Zadkiel's Ephemeris, the Sun's 
place is given at noon at Greenwich T 13° 10 ' 
(the seconds are discarded). On April" 3 it is s~P 
14° 9'; then 14° 9 

13° 10 difference is 59', which shows 
the Sun's motion in twenty-four hours. The dif- 
ference in time is seven hours between Greenwich 
and Denver, the time of birth is 11 A. M.; add this 
seven hours, and it will show you that when it is 
11 A. M. at the place of this horoscope, it is 6 p. M. 
at Greenwich, in England; the Sun, Moon and 
planets then must be calculated for 6 p. m. 

This is one thing the student must carefully note, # 
viz., that the signs of the Zodiac are computed for * 
local time and the planets for Greenwich time, for > 



60 THE LANGUAGE 

this reason: It is the position of the heavens ice 
note; when it is noon the Sun is on the zenith, no 
matter where the place is, outside the Arctic re- 
gions; remember this. 

The Sun's motion being 59 ', we say as 24 hours 
are to 59 minutes, so are six hours (6 p. m.) to 
14' 45 ' \ which is 15', near enough for our pur- 
pose. We then add this 15' to the Sun's place at 

noon on April 3rd, 14° 9 r 
15 



i 



14° 24' of T, the true longitude 
at the time of this supposed birth. Then, in suc- 
cession, we take each planet, commencing with IJt 
and terminating with $, and subject them to the 
same proportional calculation, marking them down 
upon a separate slip of paper; then we take the 
Moon, which, on account of her great motion, we 
work out by "diurnal, proportional logarithms." 
The student may use simple proportion or the 
"rule of three," if he desires, and as shown in the 
example of the Sun, but logarithms are by far the 
most expeditious. 

Example. — Required the Moon's longitude for 
11 a. m. at Denver or 6 p. M. at Greenwich April 
3, 1888. * 

Moon's longitude at noon, April 2nd, VS 0° 10' 

J^Std, V3 13 49 



OF THE STAES. 



61 



Differagigg, 13° r>^T T which gives us the mean 
motion in 24 hours; ^b^n we work thus: 

Proportional logarithm o?s43£J39 > / 2 451 

Add proportional logarithm of 6 hoiirg/ 6021 ^h^>^iw^H4^^ 

Logarithms of motion required 8 472= 

3° 24', this added to the Moon's place at noon 
4££iL£rxL gives us V3 17° 13 ', the true place at 
birth. 

We have now explained in detail how to calcu- 
late a chart of birth, the whole of which is illus- 
trated in the following diagram. The advantage 
of marking all planets upon a separate slip of 
paper before inserting them in the chart is, that 
we can then see how much space we have in the 
respective houses for our figures, and can mark 
them accordingly. 










to- 








&$$k Md^uL &** mh A 






Hfiot 



W^i^^^c^^^JH^ 



T^iff' 



THE CHART OF BIRTH, 




Latitude. 40° N. Longtitude, 105° W. 

DECLINATIONS. 



$-.... 5° S. 22' 
*> ..,.20°N.49' 

2r....20 c S 22' 
3 .... T S. 16' 



O 



. 5°N. 39' 

5° S. 58' 
. 7 : S. 8' 
,20 c S. 31' 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS, 



LESSON X. 

HOW TO FOEM A GENEEAL JUDGMENT. 

Having calculated your chart for the estimate 
time of birch,* carefully calculate the aspects that 
may exist between the Sun, Moon and planets, as 
taught in a previous lesson. Then observe if any 
of: them possess the same degree of declination 
(given every third day in the Ephemeris). If 
such is the case, note this down also, and consider 
the influence as a conjunction; having done all 
this and noted the sex of the child, proceed as 
follows: 

^Sometimes it .will happen that the last one or two de^ 
grees of a sign, or the first one or two, will be rising at the 
estimate time of birth. When this is the case^ note the 
description that the last part of one sign and also the first 
part of the next one will produce; then inquire which sign 
comes the nearest to being correct, and use that; the reason 
for this is, birth is not always observed with the exactness it 
should be, and in these cases ten minutes will sometimes 
make quite a difference. 



46 THE LANGUAGE 

I. Gauge the vitality and life force of the 
native, and in doing so pay no attention to any- 
thing but the Sun, Moon and Ascendant and the 
planets that form aspects thereto; afflicting planets 
show the liability and the nature of disease. 

II. Having satisfactorily determined the ques- 
tion of vitality, according to the rules given for 
this, proceed to gauge the temperament and dispo- 
sition; and in doing this pay no attention to any- 
thing but the Moon, the Ascendant and the planets 
therein; if there are no planets in the Ascendant, 
pay particular attention to the planets forming 
aspects to the ascending degree and the Moon. 

III. After the temperament, etc., is deter- 
mined, proceed to carefully weigh the mental 
qualities, and in this, first of all. note the positions 
of the Sun, Moon and Mercury, and then the plan- 
ets aspecting them, especially the aspect to Mer- 
cury and the Moon, for these are the chief rulers 
of the mind. 

IV. Then commence to define the native's 
financial prospects, paying particular attention to 
the luminaries and their aspects, especially to each 
other and the 10th house and the ruler thereof. 
Any planet in the 10th has potential power in all 
the native's professional and business transactions. 



Or THE STARS. 65 

V. After this is arranged, proceed with the 
business qualifications, and, in so doing, bear the 
following points in mind, viz., the temperament, 
the mental abilities and the financial prospects; 
all these combined constitute the true indications 
of the business for which the native is best suited, 
both for mental adaptability and financial success, 

VI. After all the foregoing is performed, we 
take a new departure, and inquire as to the matri- 
monial prospects of the native. In this pay abso- 
lute attention to the Moon, Venus and the lord of 
the 7th, or any planet in the 7th, for a man; if a 
woman is the subject, substitute the Sun for the 
Moon. 

VII. Then proceed to finish the horoscope by 
judgment upon friends and enemies, journeys and 
offspring, completing the whole with an analysis 
of the natural predisposition to accidents, sickness 
and disease, complete rules for which are given in 
the following lessons. 

Thus the young student will perceive that Astrol- 
ogy may be simplified, and the awful, mysterious 
looking chart reduced to a very methodical plan, 
by those who will only pay sufficient attention to 
understand the rudiments. The great mistake 
which the young beginners always make is in look- 



66 THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 

ing at the calculations en masse, instead of at the 
special aspects thereof, which relate to the subject 
of inquiry. 

Some practice, of course, is necessary to become 
familiar with these readings, but, after the various 
rudiments are thoroughly committed to memory, 
the pleasure of being able to lift the mysterious 
curtain of destiny, and of reading the laws of na- 
ture thus revealed, will repay the student a hun- 
dred fold for his time and labor bestowed besides 
the pleasure of thus being able to do good to others 
with that kind of scientific advice which only the 
Astrologer can possess 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON XL 

'THE VITAL FORCE TEMPERAMENT AND DISPOSITION, 

The Vital Force. — If the child be a male and 
the Sun be above the horizon, this orb rules the 
vital spark; but if the Sun be below the horizon 
and the Moon be above, the Sun and Moon com- 
bined rule the life force; but if neither the Sun 
nor Moon be above the horizon at the time of birth 5 
then the Ascendant dnd the Sun become the 
Rulers of life. 

If the child be a female, substitute the Moon 
for the Sun, and the giver of life will be founds 
thus, whenever the Moon is above the horizon in 
«, female natus> that Moon tules the life forces 
When this is not so and the Sun be abtrve, it is the 
Sun and Moon combined, and when neither a^e 
thus situated, it is the Moon and the Ascendant 
conjointly, 



68 THE LANGUAGE 

And now note, if the rulers of life are strong by 
being in signs of their own nature, or well aspected 
especially by Jupiter, Venus and Mars, the child 
will have a fair length of life, and with care may 
reach old age: when the giver of life is oriental, 
i. e., between the 4th and 10th on the eastern side 
of the chart, it is so much the better; also, those 
born between March and June have greater vitality 
under the same conditions than any others; the 
weakest being from between September and Jan- 
uary. 

If the aspects are conflicting, some good and 
some bad, the vitality will be somewhat impaired, 
and consequent liability to sickness; when this is 
the case, always look well to the rising sign; if this 
be a strong sign, such as °p , SI, f, b, iU; the child 
will outlive these and may enjoy fair health; if the 
sign rising is unafflicted, the stronger the Ascend- 
ant is, in all cases, the stronger will be the phys- 
ical constitution. The very best conditions are 
the Sun above the horizon in Aries, the Moon in- 
creasing in light in Cancer, and past the □ of 0, 
and both well aspected by Jupiter and Mars; such 
a man with T rising will live past the allotted 
threescore years and ten and enjoy a vigorous old 
age, if discreet in his youth. 



W Me stars. 69 

In a male natus all aspects of Mars to the Sun, 
either good or bad, are beneficial, because they in- 
crease the heat, which is life," unless Mars is 
afflicted by § or 3Jt, when such aspects, as L, □, & 
and 8 ate dangerous, being productive of danger- 
ous accidents, etc. 

When the rulers of life are seriously afflicted, 
the Moon by Mars and the Sun by Saturn, and one 
of them being the lord of the 8th, and at the same 
time the Ascendant being weak or afflicted, and 
no help from Jupiter or Venus^ the child then born 
will soon die. It will not survive its infancy, 
which we reckon at four years, the period of the 
Moon. In most cases, with such affliction, the 
child dies inside of twelve months, but there is no 
certain rule to say token death wiU transpire. Re*» 
garding death in infancy, ''Ptolemy," the father of 
modern Astrology, says; " If one of the luminaries 
be angular,* and either be joined to a malific, oi% 
if the latter be sitiaated at an equal longitudinal 
distance from each luminary, so as to form an 
equilateral triangle with them, and no benefic 
aspecting them at the time, and the rulers of the 
luminaries be in malific places, the child then born 
will not be reared, but will shortly die." 

*The four cardinal houses, 1st, 10th, 7th, 4th, are called 
Tingles, and a planet therein is called angular and powerful. 



TO THE LANGUAGE 

This rule is almost infallible, and deserves the 
student's attention: In all cases where the Moon 



is seriously afflicted, the constitution and general 
health suffers, and this is especiaHy^j^ with a 
female. When Mars is the disturbing element in 
such a natus, thej^ periods ^ are b oth irregular and 
painful, with consequent suffering; and, lastly, 
note whether the rulers of life be applying or sep- 
arating; if the former, the danger increases; if the 
latter, there is hope of life and recovery. 

The Tempekament and Disposition. — Carefully 
weigh the influence of the rising sign, as given in 
previous lessons, with the planets therein, if there 
be any; then note the position of the Moon; a 
judicious admixture of their influences will give 
the correct result. Fiery signs give a combative, 
overbearing nature; airy signs an impulsive, vola- 
tile, inconstant nature; earthy signs give a cau- 
tious, reserved, laborious, patient nature; while 
watery signs give a quiet ; reflective, passive nature. 
When the Moon is increasing in light, the natural 
abilities of the person will appear on the surface 
and become external in their characteristics; but, 
when the Moon has passed the opposition, and is 
decreasing in light, then the natural abilities are 
more hidden or latent,. and do not appear visible; 



OF THE STARS. 71 

it takes a long acquaintance with such persons to 
thoroughly understand them. 

For the student's benefit, we will now briefly 
apply the rules we have given in the lesson to the 
child's horoscope, given in Lesson IX, which we 
will suppose to be a male. 

Firstly, then, as to the vital force. The Sun, 
being above the horizon, is, in this case, the true 
giver of life alone. The Sun is very strong by 
sign and position, and this means a great deal; at 
the same time the Sun is in □ to the -1 ; this will 
produce some discord between the life force and 
the organism. The Sun is also L to ?, but this 
amounts to nothing in a question of vitality We 
next observe that the Sun is both in 8 and Par. to W ; 
this will not, in this case, seriously interfere with 
the vitality, because the Sun has also the Par, of ? s 
who is in a sign of her own nature and strong near 
the meridian. The worst feature in this horo- 
scope for health is *? Ij*_ in the rising sign, with 
both the Sun and Moon applying to a □; so that, 
all things considered, we say that the vital current 
is strong, but with serious danger from sickness, 
indicated by 8 ¥, n d , and the approaching □ of *>. 
From 14 to 16 years of age, jvhen the Sun wil l 
meet the n ^ by arc of direction , will be the crisis 



72 TH£ LANGUAGE OF THE Sf AKS\ 

of this child's future; this safely passed, a faif 
length of life may be reasonably expected; and the 1 
danger at this time will come from the head and 
chest, ruled by °F and £c, the places of and ^ 
It will be noted that, while the vitality of this 
native is strong, the constitution is below the aver-" 
age; £3 is a weak sign,, and T / $ therein makes it 
much weaker. 

The temperament ts magnetic (^ and & are both 
magnetic, also f: and \3}. hence bilious. The dis- 
position is timid, despondent and rather penuri* 
ous, and at times stubborn and mean, but possess-- 
ing much real artistic ability and fine mental 
powers, See §) >k 2 and % also & 6 to 9v 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 



LESSON XIII. 

tHE MENTAL QUALITIES AND FINANCIAL 
PROSPECTS. 

The Mental Qualities— The native's mental 
qualities are derived chiefly from the Sun. Moori 
and Mercury. The Sun rules the brain primarily. 
Mercury, by his position and aspects, shows the 
native's qualities of the mental force, the grade, so 
to say; while the Moon gives direction to them 
upon the physical plane whenever she happens to 
be in aspect with either ©, or §', or both. The 
Sun in fiery signs gives the brain a royal, impe- 
rious, commanding basis or bias.: In airy signs it 
receives an aspiring, ideal, romantic bias. In 
earthy signs a commercial, practical, utilitarian 
/bias; while in the watery signs it receives a nega- 
I tive, dreamy and metaphysical bias, Thus when 
we find the Sun and Moon in the same triplicity, 
it produces a very strong predisposition towards 
one of the foregoing tendencies, and only wants 



7-i THE LANGUAGE 

the assistance of Mercury and the ascendant to 
produce one of two things, a genius or a crank. 

When Mercury and the Moon are in a pect, the 
mental qualities are strong and permanent, unless 
both Sun and Moon are seriously afflicted; then 
there is danger of insanity. If these aspects of 
(§ and £ are benefic, the mind is genial and 
kindly disposed; if malefic, it becomes sarcastic 
and bitter. Aspects of Mars to Mercury, if bene- 
fic, make the mind pushing and energetic, critical, 
inventive and combative. W gives much inventive 
ability and mathematics. *? gives large reflection, 
causation, comparison and melancholy, and causes 
the native to be selfish and secretive. It , on the 
other hand, when aspecting Mercury, renders the 
native open, very generous magnanimous and a 
lover of justice. The Sun makes the native, when 
in c or Par. with Mercury, proud, haughty, majes- 
tic, commanding, a real boss, and endows the 
native with ideas that are large and grand, in fact, 
generally beyond his means to realize. 9, aspecting 
Mercury at birth, if benefic, gives genuine ability 
in art, literature and music, and endows him with 
a true love of all that is beautiful in nature. When 
the foregoing planets aspect Mercury with malefic 
rays, it does not dimmish the abilities, but gives a 



OF THE STAES. 75 

vicious trend to them. Mars, when afflicting, pro- 
duces liars and people who are not over-scrupu- 
lous in their dealings. ^ makes malicious natures 
always plotting and planning for their own inter- 
ests — genuine politicians of the wire-pulling fra- 
ternity. 2J, so afflicting, makes real frauds and 
pretenders. W, dangerous characters of unusual 
abilities, forgers and bubble floaters. The Sun 
cannot afflict Mercury, but when both are afflicted 
the native becomes a real tyrant. ?, when afflict- 
ing, renders the mind lewd and sensual and gives 
an inclination for gambling, drink and the society 
of the demi-monde. 

After the influence of the Sun, Moon and Mer- 
cury has been carefully weighed, combine your 
deductions with the natural disposition shown by 
the Ascendant, and the analysis will be complete; 
I noting that the L of $ to the O* and any aspect of 
W to the Moon or $ confers much natural ability 
for the study of occultism. 

The Financial Pkospects. — When the Sun and 
Moon are in good aspect with each other and un- 
afflicted, it shows a fairly comfortable position all 
through life, according to the plane the native occu- 
pies. Benefic planets in the 2nd is a- good testi- 
mony if they are at the same time well aspected 



ID THE LANGUAGE 

and strong; it is a sign of wealth, and if. in addi- 
tion to this, they happen to be in good aspect to 
the Sun or Moon, or both, comparative wealth and 
a corresponding position in life is certain. Benefic 
planets in the 10th may be considered the same 
with the same rules. Further: If Saturn be well 
aspected in the 2nd or 10th and direct in motion 
in a sign of his own nature, he confers lasting ben- 
efit; such men become rich by one gradual pro- 
gressive march from the bottom of the ladder to 
the top. But Mars, so situated, always squanders 
wealth; it is against his very principle to save, 
Per contra, the Sun and Moon, afflicting each 
other, or much afflicted by other planets, is a sign 
of poverty or hard struggle against adverse cir- 
cumstances; if Saturn be afflicted in the 2nd or 
10th, it is a sign of cramped finance; if, at the 
same time, he afflicts the San and Moon or one of 
them and no benefic intervenes its influence, the 
native will have a hard struggle all through life; 
when to such a position we find Mars in the 2nd), 
the native becomes a 'ne'er-do-well" — an unfortu* 
nate, improvident wretch, 

When the testimonies conflict with each other 
i as they usually do), the student must use his dis- 
cretion with his judgment, and here comes the 



OF THE STARS. 77 

real value of personal experience obtained only 
through study, experiment and continual practice; 
mixed indication gives a mixed or an average life; 
when Jupiter is on the ascendant, or the meridian, 
such a position will carry the native through life 
with his head above water, though he may never 
realize much comfort. 

Applying these rules to the horoscope in these 
lessons, we find that Venus rules Mercury both by 
6 and Par., also that the Moon is % to both, while 
the O is Par. to $; this gives most elegant abilities 
of a literary, musical and artistic nature; combine 
these with the "ascendant, a reflective, cautious, 
laborious nature, given by Saturn, and we find all 
the necessary application and patience to carry out 
the abilities to a successful issue. 

The financial prospects are mixed; T ?, is Par. to 
U, and the f); the 0, q, to the «D, but the Sun is 
elevated, is lord of the 2nd, and is Par to ?, hence 
fair financial circumstances may be expected, the 
result of the native's own careful persistence, 
patience, economy and natural talents. 



THE LANGUAGE Of THE STARS, 



LESSON XIII. 

"THE BUSINESS QUALIFICATIONS AND MARRIAGE 
PROSPECTS. 

The Business Qualifications. — As stated in 
the lesson, showing how to form a general judg- 
ment, the business qualifications of the native 
depend upon the temperament, the mental ability 
and the financial prospects; because no matter 
what the natural talents may be, it is useless to 
put a child to a business that would result in finan- 
pial failure. The most valuable course is to find 
out that department in life wherein the horoscope 
shows the most success, and then select that special 
branch of it that is most suitable to the native's 
temperament and mental capacity. 

Those born with Saturn rising are suited to 
some patient, steady calling requiring application. 
Those with Jupiter rising succeed as merchants' 
Mars produces mechanics. Venus, some light, 



THE LANGUAGE Of THE STARS. <9 

fancy business. Mercury, literature, law and in- 
surance. The moon denotes some general retail 
business. If these planets be in good aspect to 
the Sun, the indication is so much the stronger. 
Tnen n, £? and Tit are scientific in their nature, EC 
giving legal ability and literary qualities, Aqua- 
rius talent in electricity and magnetism; TTj, gives 
especial ability in surgery, medicine and chem- 
istry. 

These rules Will show the natural trend of the 
native. Next examine the mid-heaven and its lord, 
and especially that planet most powerfully aspect- 
ing the Sun; or, if no planet aspect the Sun, take 
the Moon. Should the mid-heaven be afflicted by 
the presence of malefics who are afflicted or r>,the 
native will never succeed in any business of his 
own, bat had far batter always devote himself as 
an assistant in the employ of others. So ; likewise, 
if the luminaries be seriously afflicted by the mal-- 
eScs without corresponding aid from the benefics, 
the same remarks will apply. Per contra, if the 
mid-heaven be occupied by planets well aspected 
and strong, take these to indicate the nature of the 
native's business. If, at the same time, they aspect 
the Sun, or the Sun be there, or the Sun be free 
from affliction, success is a certainty in a business 



80 THE LANGUAGE 

of his own, if he can obtain one. And this is a 
most important point to consider, because some 
people do well and live comfortably as long as they 
are in the employ of others, but make a miserable 
failure immediately they undertake to strike out a 
path for themselves. To be contented with one's 
own natural sphere and to live in harmony with 
our own inherent possibilities^ resting satisfied 
that Mother Nature is infinitely wiser in her selec- 
tion of our status than we could ever be ourselves, 
is to obtain the greatest possible good out of this 
life and properly prepare our souls for the higher 
gamut of existence in the next. 

The Matrimonial Prospects — For a male, 
take the Moon, Venus, and any planet that may be 
in the 7th; if none be there, then look well to the 
lord of the 7th. If the Moon and Venus be strong, 
the former increasing in light, and they be well 
aspected with the 7th house, free from the pres- 
ence of malefic orbs, you may conclude that mar- 
riage will transpire at a suitable age and that 
domestic happiness may result. The presence of 
Venus or Jupiter unafflicted in the 7th is a sure 
sign of domestic felicity. On the other hand, \ <3, 
W, especially the latter, are sure indications of 
discord and failure in the conjugal state. If the 



(Mfuh^ W '^J)4^ ibjhmdk 



OF THE STARS. 81 

Moon and Venus be much afflicted, without aid 
from Jupiter and no benefic in the 7th, domestic 
inharmony is the result, and especially so if 
Uranus be one of the afflicting planets. The evil 
aspect of Saturn delays marriage. The benefic 
rays of Mercury hasten marriage. Ditto with 
Mars. If Mars afflicts the Moon or Venus, he 
often brings about a marriage in great haste, and 
gives ample leisure to bitterly repent. Study well 
the 7th house, the Moon and Venus, and form 
judgment accordingly. With this exception, that 
with a female natus, substitute the Sun for the 
Moon, and then judge the same. 

The business qualities and matrimonial pros- 
pects, being the last group of importance, except 
sickness and disease, we will apply the rules to the 
child's natus as before. In this case, the Sun is 
strong and in the mid-heaven, but it is square to 
the Moon and 8 to W, producing lack of support 
from the public, if a solar occupation be chosen 
that is ruled by T ; also a bad ending and sudden re- 
verses, W 8 to the O in the 4th 1J . Therefore, bearing 
in mind the temperament, the patience and method 
of the native, we must combine the Sun with 
something else, and this is easily seen, viz., £ and $ 
both in the sign in the mid-heaven, $ Par. to the O 
and the ruler JJT of, and both $ and £ * to the <D, 



82 THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 

giving public success in all occupations ruled by $ 
and £ combined; so again bearing in mind the art- 
istic abilities of the native, we should say that he 
would succeed best as a photographic artist, or as a 
dealer in pictures, musical instruments and artist's 
materials. 

The marriage prospects are not good. W Par. to 
the and ? and ^ P. D, to the f), with the Moon 
going to Vs S, and in □ to the 0, all point to the 
fact that marriage would be delayed, and consider- 
ing his nature, he is not a marrying man. *> cools 
the rjassions considerably, and if he marries it will 
be late in life, for a home rather than for love. 
Uranus □ to the €) will always produce domestic 
inharmony until late in life. 



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LESSON XIV. 

FRIENDS, ENEMIES, TRAVELS AND VOYAGES. 

The friends of the native are to be judged as 
follows; If the luminaries are afflicted especially 
the Moon by Saturn, the native will suffer much 
from false friends; and if . at the same time an evil 
planet occupy the 11th house (symbolical of friend- 
ship ), that native will all through life, be duped 
by his friends, chiefly of the nature of the sign and 
planet in the 11th. 

If a malefic occupy the 11th, it is a strong token 
of unreliable deceitful friends; but, unless the 
luminaries be afflicted and. weak, the deceit will not 
injure the native. But, if Saturn afflict the lumi- 
naries and be in the 11th, this is the worst possible 
position, and the native never ought to have con- 
fidants or friends who have power over him. The 
same may be said, but with less power, of L^ranns 
and Mars. 

On the contrary, the luminaries strong and well 
aspected and a benefic in the 11th or the lord 



81 THE LANGUAGE 

thereof in good aspect with or I, the native 
will have many friends, will receive assistance 
from them, and can repose confidence therein. 
Also the lord of the 11th a benefic, and not afflicted, 
but strong and in elevation, is a sign of good, noble, 
trustworthy friends during life. 

The enemies of the native are judged exactly 
the same as friends, except the 12th must be taken 
instead of the 11th; and for opponents in life, open 
opposition, take the 7th house instead of the 12th, 
and judge exactly as in the case of friends. Thus, 
if a benefic occupy the 7th, it is a sign of but little 
opposition in life; if, at the same time, it is strong, 
well aspected, and in good aspect to the sun or the 
lord of the 10th, it shows that the native will gain 
by opposition, that his public opponents will be the 
real means of his advancement, which is generally 
the case with public men. 

The travels of the native must be considered 
thus: The Moon in the Ascendant in a movable 
or common sign shows that the native will travel 
about a good deal and value his home but little. 
The same may be said if the Moon be increasing 
in light, fast in motion, and in aspect to £ or ?, 
especially so if these latter be in movable- or com- 
mon signs and fast in motion, but the reverse if 



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they be 5 (retrograde) and in fixed signs. If 
these testimonies are from the 3rd house, railroad 
or short journeys are indicated; if from the 9th, 
voyages or long journeys are presignified. 

On the contrary, the Moon in a fixed sign and 
slow in motion indicates but little travel, and 
if to this a fixed sign occupies the Asc, the native 
will be a home bird and love to remain in some 
permanent location. 

When signs of much travel are shown, a malefic 
in the 3rd or 9th indicates misfortune thereby, and 
also suffering by and through travel, If a benefic 
be JJ in the 3rd or 9th and afflicted, it shows that 
the journeys will be difficult and fail to profit the 
native anything, anticipation will fail to be real- 
ized; but, if a benefic be therein direct in motion 
mid well aspected, it indicates much success and 
profit or pleasure by travel, and this is especially 
so if the benefic be at the same time in good aspect 
to the Sun, Moon, lord of the 2nd or the 10th, 



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LESSON XV. 

ACCIDENTS, SICKNESS AND DISEASE. 

For accidents, consider well the Hyleg. If the 
giver of life be in bad aspect to Mars, accidents 
are certain to transpire during life, when the 
Hyleg forms any malefic direction thereto. The 
same remarks apply, but with less force, to Uranus. 
I say "less force," because the mystical orb is so 
uncertain and eccentric in results. He may, when 
so situated, cause accident or some sudden form 
of disease of an unusual nature. Accidental poison- 
ing is in strict sympathy with Uranus, 

When the Hyleg is free from the affliction of 
Mars and Uranus at birth, there is little danger of 
accident, except by indirect action, thus: Mercury, 
if malefic by strong aspect to W or 3, and afflicting 
the Hyleg, may give accident; the same may be 
said of the Moon, as both are simply the mediums 
for the interaction of other forces. But, when 



THE LANGUAGE OE THE STARS. 87 

none of these testimonies transpire, the native will 
remain free from accident, but may suffer from 
disease. 

The Hyleg strong shows a vigorous vitality and 
comparative freedom from disease, if, at the same 
time, the physical constitution is of a similar 
nature. When the constitution is weak and the 
vital force strong, the native will live on to a good 
old age, and suffer much during life from various 
forms of disease, indicated by the nature of the 
influence causing such weakness. 

Saturn, afflicting the Hyleg, or constitution, 
always produces a predisposition to some chronic 
disease. Mars produces the same liability to some 
acute diseases, which may degenerate and become 
chronic by neglect of proper medical treatment. 

When disease, by virtue of a good constitution 
and strong Hyleg is not probable, sickness can 
only afflict the native by the action of very potent 
directions, and such sickness will be of short dura- 
tion always The native either recovers or dies 
quickly, but death under such circumstances will 
only transpire when the vital energy is weak from 
age. 

To particularize: The sign occupying the cusp 
of the 6th house indicates the natural part of the 



88 THE LANGUAGE 

body liable to disease and its nature, to some ex- 
tent; this is especially so should any retrograde 
planet or one afflicted or a malefic be therein. The 
special organs of the body ruled by the signs and 
planets have been given in the first portion of this 
work, and need not be repeated, 

The principal forms of disease signified by the 
planets are as follows: Uranus, all unusual mental 1 
magnetic and nervous diseases; ^, consumption^ 
cold, melancholy complaints, slow fevers, etc.; Zf, 
all afflictions of the liver and blood; Mars, all in- 
flammatory afflictions, acute fevers and marital 
diseases; ?, cutaneous afflictions, diseases of the 
uterus, kidneys, etc.; £, chiefly mental and ner- 
vous diseases, The Sun shows sharp and chronic 
diseases and the so-called incurable diseases of the 
brain and heart. The Moon rules all acute dis- 
eases in sickness and indicates afflictions of the 
lungs, stomach and breast 

As this is the most important subject, we will 
illustrate our remarks by applying the foregoing 
rules to the horoscope, given as an example in 
these lessons. 

In this case the Hyleg (the Sun) is Par. to Ura- 
nus, and also in opposition thereto from cardinal 
signs, both being angular; and as Uranus is lord of 



OF THE Sf AES. 89 

the 8th also, he is the anareta of this natus; sc 
also is Saturn in some sense, being angular, a ruler 
of the 8th, and Par. to the Moon, This child, then, 
is very liable to some severe accident, probably a 
fall, as Uranus is in *£=, an airy sign^ and Moon, 
the mother of all things, n to the ©, and Par. ^ is 
also □ to tTranus. The reason we judge a fall is 
that Uranus, being the prime mover in the matter, 
is peculiar for his sudden, unexpected action, such 
as a fall is. The head and loins would be the chief 
parts to suffer, represented by T and =£* . 

For diseases, the head, chest and heart would be 
the principal seats of suffering; the brain and 
heart being in sympathy to the Sun, while the 
Moon rules the chest, and Saturn in the sign with 
the Sun applying by direction to the square 
thereof, indicates afflictions of the heart, lungs 
and stomach. 

For sickness generally, it may be said that the 
native will be dyspeptic, *> in £3 rising, and every 
lunar arc to Saturn of a malefic nature will cause 
sickness to the native. 



CONCLUSION. 



These primary lessons are now brought to a 
close; our task is completed. We have given a 
brief but clear outline of each department of 
human life of any real importance, and all thet is 
necessary for the student to become fairly expert 
in this sublime study is personal practice. 

The best advice we can offer is to investigate 
the lives of as many personal acquaintances as 
possible, when their time of birth is beyond dis- 
pute. We say personal acquaintances, for the 
reason that their real lives will be known fairly 
well, whereas we cannot obtain the truth from any 
written biography. To place much reliance upon 
the lives of eminent men as given forth in print, 
with the expectation of finding their horoscope to 
correspond, is a very fallacious method, except so 
far as real known personal traits of character or 
public fame is concerned. Above all, apply these 
rules to your own individual life; you alone know 
the motive of your every action, and will be able 
to trace the action of the stars from cause to effect 



THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 91 

better than any one else. Obtain all the data 
within your reach of children who die in infancy; 
study well our rules relating to the Hyleg, life and 
health, and so confirm and improve your own per- 
sonal judgment. Thus, step by step, build up 
your precept by practice, and your theory with 
absolute knowledge, for only in this manner can 
you really possess the priceless treasure of Urania. 
Reading and study alone, though of unquestion- 
able import and value, will never enable you to 
fully realize these Divine truths. Practical expe- 
rience alone can do this. 

And, lastly, let me advise the student to care- 
fully master the details of each lesson before he 
attempts to put the rules in practice; also the 
meaning of the various terms used and found in 
the " Appendix." When this is done, supplement 
your knowledge by a thorough, impartial study of 
the best authors upon the subject — the works of 
* Wilson," and "Pearce," and Dr. Simmonite," 
are the most valuable. This fine work of the latter 
author, "The Arcana of Astrology,"* is especially 
valuable for students, it being in the form of les- 
sons, with questions at the end of each, and con- 
taining many valuable tables for astro-calculations. 

With this we close, trusting that our efforts to 
instruct the student may not entirely fail, and that 



92 THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS. 

this, the first really reliable primer of Astrology 
published in America., may fully meet the wants 
of American students, 

T. H. B. & 

*May we obtained from the author or publishers, W. 
Foulsham & Co.. 4 Pilgrim Street 5 Ludgate Hill, London, 
England, E. CV 



APPENDIX. 



A BEIEF GLOSSARY OF ASTROLOGICAL TERMS. 

Affliction — When a planet is evilly aspected. 

Airy Signs — The airy signs are n, =s= and £?. 

Anareta — The planet which destroys life by 
direction. 

Angles — The four cardinal houses 1st, 10th, 4th 
and 7th, A planet therein is strong and said to be 
angular. 

Application — The motion of any orb to the 
body or aspect of* another: 

Arc — The distance between any two points in 
the heavens. 

Arc of Direction — The distance in arc between 
a planet and certain points in the Zodiac forming 
aspects to the Sun, Moon, ascendant and mid- 
heaven. Also to the progressive places of the Q « 7 
Sun and Moon. This distance, when calculated, y / 
is termed the "Arc of Direction," and is equated 
or turned into time by allowing every day of 
twenty-four hours after birth to count for one year 
of life, and every two hours for one month. 



HKSMpt; 



h^m ,• ?M kJb* J J) j ^4^^ 




/ & 9JL Mw qJ&j&iMi te^ tmml y^ 



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x 

^Ascendant — The sign rising at birth; also the 
1st house of a figure of the heavens. 

Aspects — Certain distances of celestial longi- 
tude. The principal are * =60° n =90° A = 
120° 8 =180°. 

Barren Signs — The barren signs are n, fl, 
iand TTJJ. 

Benefics — These are It and $; also O and g 
When strong and at the same tinie well aspected. 

Cadent — The cadent houses are 3rd, 6th, 9th> 
and 12th. A planet in these houses is considered 
weak. 

Cardinal Signs — These are T, SB, =^ and \3. 

Common Signs— These are n, M, t and 3t. 
Why ? I don't know. 

Conjunction— When two or more planets occupy 
the same degree in the Zodiac. 

Co-Significator— In nativities the Moon is co- 
significator in love and marriage for a man, the 
Sun for a woman. $ is significator in both cases. 

Cusp— The line indicating the commencement 
of the houses. 

Dispose— When one planet is found in the sign 
ruled by another, the latter rules or disposes of 
him. 

Directions— Arcs showing future influences in 
life. $\ * 

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Earthy Signs— These are tf, W and VS. 

Elevated— The planet nearest the meridian at 
birth. 

Equinoctial Signs— <f and *a=. 

Familiarities — When, two planets occupy each 
other's signs, they are familiar and dispose each 
other. 

Feminine Signs- % S, rig, irj/j VS and X. 

Fiery Signs— These are T, ft and £ 

i^cecZ Signs— -ft, a, ^l and ^. 

Fruitful Signs— These are £3, Til and }£. 

Giver of Life— The ruler of the vital forces of 
the native, 

Houses— The twelve signs constitute the houses 
or mansions of the Sun, Moon and planets. Bat 
the twelve houses of a horoscope are twelve divis- 
ions of the heavens, which are divided by oblique 
ascension, according to the latitude of the birth- 
place. 

Hyleg— The giver of life. The Hyleg rules the 
native's vitality and not necessarily the consti- 
tution. In all cases the luminaries have chief rule 
of the life force. See lesson thereon. 

Increasing in Light— Increasing in distance 
from the sun. 

Intercepted— A. sign lying between the cusps 
^ses. 



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Latitude— Celestial Latitude is the distance of 
a planet or star north or south of the Zodical line. 

Lord— The planet ruling a sign is termed its 
Lord. 

Luminaries —The Sun and Moon. 

Malefics—W, T ? and 3, also O and g when evilly 
aspected by the nialefics. 

JTascidiiie Signs— JP, II, <T>, =£=. £ and #\ 

Northern Signs— T, #, fl, £c Q, Tin. 

Oblique Ascension— k. part of the equator that 
rises in an oblique sphere. The greater the lati- 
tude the greater the apparent obliquity of the 
heavens. 

Occidental— Western. 

Orb of a Planet— -Termed the orb of opera- 
tion. This is the radius of the planet's influence 
estimated at 5°. 

Oriental— Eastern. Any planet east of the 4th 
and 10th is oriental in the horoscope. A planet 
rising after the suu is oriental of the Sun and vice 
versa. 

Parallel— -When two or more bodies have the 

same declination X. or S. of the equator they are 

then in parallel with each other, similar in force 

to 6. 

- j m 
Radix— The horoscope is the radix of l >* 



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it is the radical basis of judgment. Therefore, a 
planet's place at birth is its radix. 

Rectification — Correcting or rectifying the esti- 
mate time of birth which is seldom, if ever cor- 
rect, and calculating the true moment. There are 
many methods, the two principal ones being, rec- 
tifying by the past events of life, according to 
the semi-arc method of calculation of arcs, and 
also by the truitine of " Hermes Trismegistus"; 
of all systems the latter is the only one really re- 
liable. It is based upon the occult fact that there 
is a uniform relationship between the place of the 
Moon at birth with the ascendant, at the moment 
of conception^and vice versa, with the place of the 
Moon at conception and the ascendant at birth, 
-^ying the statement in "The Light of 
^e 181, imprisoned within the womb 
_r magnetic, as well as their physical 

i*M of gestation is completed. This period is 
ruled by the Moon. 

Retrograde — When a planet appears to move 
backward in the order of the signs, by reason of 
the motion of the earth in an opposite direction, 
it is said to be a retrograde and is denoted in the 
^nhemeris by this symbol §, which is also indi- 
ted to denote the radix of birth. 



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Revolution — A revolutionary figure is an annual 
horoscope, so to say, calculated for the moment 
the Sun returns to the same place as at birth. 

Right Ascension — The Arc of the equator meas- 
ured from the first point of Aries. 

Secondary Directions — Are the aspects formed 
by the Sun, Moon and planets between themselves, 
by their various progressive motions from day to 
day, each day reckoning as a year of life. 

Primary Directions — Are of two kinds, accord- 
ing to the system used. All directions calculated 
by the Placidian method are primary directions, 
but those who follow the Hermetic system desig- 
nate all arcs formed by the Sun to the radical 
places of the Moon and planets as primary, be- 
cause the Sun is the primary source of a"' 1 

, .i . ■ _ ■"/ „ atiuence 

and all arcs formed by the Moon U 



4th 



planets are termed secondary direction., 
the Moon is of secondary importance to the 
She is the administratrix of the Sun. He the father 
and She the universal mother — the Isis " of all 
that has been born, that is, or shall." 

Stationary — When a planet appears to be mo- 
tionless by reason of the motion of the earth in a 
different direction. 

Semi- Arc — Half a diurnal or nocturnal P 
The semi-diurnal arc of a plane is + !"»" ' * 



This map gives the relative positions, outlines and forms of most of the ancient constellations as 
used by Ptolemy and the Arabian Astrologers. There were anciently but 48 constellations, 12 in the 
zodiac and 36 outside of it. Those 48 original constellations are the only ones recognized in Astrology. 
The ancient Magi used these forms because by their use the novitiate students could memorize the entire 
celestial map and hold in mind all the longitudes and declinations. A finished professor not only had all 
fixed star positions memorized, but he mentally interpolated for his planetary ephemeries day by day. 




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